Kincaidston facts for kids
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| OS grid reference | NS351192 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | AYR |
| Postcode district | KA7 |
| Dialling code | 01292 |
| Police | Strathclyde |
| Fire | Strathclyde |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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Kincaidston is a community in the town of Ayr in South Ayrshire, Scotland. It is a neighborhood with many homes, located near Belmont and Alloway. The main road, the A77, runs close by.
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What is the History of Kincaidston?
Kincaidston was built in the 1970s. It was created as a place for people to live. The homes were built by the local council at the time, called Kyle and Carrick District Council. They worked with a company called Digital Equipment Corporation. The idea was to house workers for a new factory nearby.
Today, some of the homes are still owned by the council, which is now South Ayrshire Council. However, many houses are now owned by private individuals. Most of the streets in Kincaidston are named after flowers. For example, you can find Celandine Bank, Honeysuckle Park, and Speedwell Square. The main road through the area is called Kincaidston Drive.
Before it became a housing area, Kincaidston was a farm. It was located just outside the town of Ayr. During World War I, a Sopwith Camel airplane crashed at the farm. The pilot, Captain Victor George Anderson Bush, sadly died in the accident. He was training at a flight school nearby.
What Services and Facilities Does Kincaidston Offer?
Kincaidston has its own primary school, called Kincaidston Primary School. The community also has a community center where people can gather. There is a bowling club for sports fans. You can find a Spar shop for groceries and a church. Young people can visit a youth cafe.
For health needs, there is a GP surgery (a doctor's office) and a LloydsPharmacy at the Bankfield Medical Practice. A small stream called Annfield Burn flows through the northern part of the community.
What Happened in the 2021 Event?
On October 18, 2021, an event occurred that damaged homes in Kincaidston. A house on Gorse Park was destroyed, and several other nearby houses were also affected.
See also
- List of places in South Ayrshire
- Public housing in the United Kingdom
